Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed a Nipah infection in a 14-year-old boy from Malappuram district and initiated contact tracing and precautionary measures. The epicenter was identified as Pandikkad, prompting the government to prepare for a potential outbreak. Various high-level meetings were convened to prevent the spread of the virus, with a focus on implementing Standard Operating Procedures and intensifying prevention efforts. The Nipah virus, transmitted from animals to humans, poses severe health risks, leading to fatalities in the past outbreaks in Kerala. Minister George emphasized the importance of caution, preventive measures like avoiding disturbing bat habitats, and promoting hygiene practices to mitigate the virus's transmission.